DRIVER/HANDYMAN – CENTURION

POSITION: DRIVER/HANDYMAN

BASED: CHOC NORTHERN REGION – CENTURION

 REPORT TO: CHOC HOUSE SUPERVISOR

START DATE: 1 OCTOBER 2023

Main Purpose: The overall purpose of the post is to undertake driving and maintenance duties for the CHOC Pretoria House and Northern Region Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To assist with transporting patients/caregivers/parents to and from hospitals or other locations when required
2. To assist with transporting patients, staff and volunteers to and from events/functions when required
3. To assist with transporting stock/goods/branding material to and from events/functions where required
4. To collect and deliver donations; parcels and post; certificates; stock; or items required for maintenance.
5. To assist the House Supervisor with her driving needs
6. To assist in transporting stock/donation and other items to and from the Regional Office when required
7. To assist the CHOC House with maintenance work
8. To ensure that the CHOC House & office vehicles are in good running order –fuel, oil, water and tires to be checked weekly – and are serviced as required and to report any accidents/damage to the Regional Manager as soon as they occur.
9. To clean the vehicles weekly
10. To ensure that basic materials are kept in stock and that all tools and other maintenance equipment is kept in good order.
11. To daily complete a Vehicle logbook & Daily Attendance Register

To carry out all these responsibilities by endorsing CHOC’s values and behaviors.

1. To ensure a clean and safe environment for the children, teens and caregivers staying at the CHOC house.

The minimum requirements for the post are:

A proven record of having undertaken driving duties over a three-year period – including transporting people

• At least a grade 12/standard 10 certificate ·
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no endorsements essential.
• minimum code 10 ·
• Physically fit to load and unload heavy material and assist residents ·
• Able to follow instructions ·
• Self-Starter ·
• Work without supervision ·
• A strong customer service orientation; ·
• The ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis· Professional appearance, together with the ability to liaise, interact and communicate with customers and management alike.
• Must be reliable and of sober habits and have no impairing illnesses.
• Hours will be Monday-Friday 08:00 – 17:00
• Able to work the occasional over time during emergencies and events  

To apply submit your CV with the names and contact details of at least 3 recent referees as well as supporting documentation to  [email protected] no later than 12^th September 2023.

Salary & Benefits

Salary in the range of R91,000 – R96, 000 per annum, as well as subsidised pension fund and medical aid benefits after a successful probationary period